As I understand it (until I get a better explanation):
Output is a signal to the actuator to move the elevator up or down
Function of - is the gain"
Input is delta (C*) , i.e. the difference between commanded and actual C*, where commanded C* is a function of side stick longitudinal angle and actual C* is calculated from the G and pitch rate sensed by the relevant accelerometer and gyro sensors.
Thanks Hazelnuts! Now, it is starting to make sense!
Just to make sure I understand it correctly:
-Each SS longitudal angle actually corresponds a "g-load" AND a pitch rate
-Then, "commanded C*" is calculated (which is solely a function of SS angle).
- "actual C*" is computed from nz and pitchrate sensors and then subtracted from the "commanded C*) to obtain delta (C*).
- The computed delta(C*) x "gain" = elevator deflection.
- elevator deflection then changes nz and pitchrate. New "actual C*" is computed and fed back into the loop...
Right?